Have Tools, but No Experience... Servicing I can do Myself?

Have Tools, but No Experience... Servicing I can do Myself?

03-18-2005, 03:57 PM

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SHyans

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Have Tools, but No Experience... Servicing I can do Myself?

This site gives me the confidence that I can do a lot of general maintanence myself. I've never worked on the motors of any of my past trucks but with the knowledge of the TDR membership, and the 40-50 functioning brain cells I have, I think I can avoid the dealership for most things. If it helps qualify my worthiness, I did install the AFE STG1, TT, and removed the silencer ring myself. Whoopie!
I am not a complete stooge since I have done a bit of the general maint on my motorcycles.
What should type of general maint should I expect to be able to do myself? I already have quite a large collection of wrenches, sockets, torque wrench etc. What tools specific to my vehicle do I need? Like oil filter wrench, etc.
I'm feelin' it!

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